Philadelphia meth dealer gets 12 years for selling drugs, ghost guns near schools

PHILADELPHIA – First Assistant United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that Matthew Stephens, 52, of Philadelphia, PA, was sentenced to 151 months in prison and ten years of supervised release by…

January 1, 2021

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U.S. Marshals Capture Two Philadelphia Men Wanted for Murder

Pennsylvania News·Police Blotter

Philadelphia, PA – Members of the U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force arrested Jaahir Johns, 20, and Zaheem Allen, 18, for murder in the early morning hours of November 5th. Johns was taken…

November 6, 2020

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Philadelphia D.A. Tells Trump “Leave Philly Alone”

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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Less than a week out from the most significant U.S. election in generations, District Attorney Larry Krasner on Wednesday denounced baseless, incendiary provocations from the Trump Administration and warned that any…

October 30, 2020

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Feds Announce Indictments From Philadelphia’s Last Round of Riots, Looting as New Wave Heats Up

Pennsylvania News·Police Blotter

PHILADELPHIA, PA – The City of Philadelphia has ordered its city police officers not to arrest looters and protesters during the most recent uprising in the City of Brotherly Love. Today, the…

October 29, 2020

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Philly District Attorney to investigate City Police Shooting that Sparked Riots, Violence

Pennsylvania News·Police Blotter

PHILADELPHIA,PA – District Attorney Larry Krasner on Monday issued the following statement on the fatal police shooting of a civilian in West Philadelphia: “The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office takes its obligation to try to…

October 27, 2020

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Philly Speakeasy Shut Down After Off-Duty Cop Killed in Fatal Shooting

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A Philadelphia court effectively shut down Nipsey’s Hookah Lounge, the illegal speakeasy where off-duty Police Officer Alhassane Barry was fatally shot.…

September 3, 2026

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Philly killer gets life plus up to 92 years for deadly Overbrook ambush

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Six-year-old murder case ends with sweeping conviction while another person remains unidentified PHILADELPHIA, PA – A Philadelphia man will spend life in prison after a jury convicted him in a 2020 Overbrook…

August 19, 2026

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High school student shot dead in Philly Chipotle

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Teen fatally shot inside Chipotle near Temple University campus identified as Imhotep student PHILADELPHIA, PA – A teenager was shot and killed Monday night inside a Chipotle restaurant near Temple University’s campus,…

January 13, 2026

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Cops shoot knife-wielding man after child opens door to Philly home in early morning chaos

Police Blotter·Philadelphia News

Philadelphia, PA – A knife-wielding man was shot by a Philadelphia police officer early Thursday morning after officers responding to a report of a person screaming were led inside a North Philadelphia…

December 31, 2025

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Philly man charged after wife shot in face during domestic attack

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Philadelphia man charged with attempted murder after wife shot in face during domestic incident PHILADELPHIA, PA — A 75-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges after his wife was found shot in…

November 13, 2025

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Three sentenced to life in Philly playground massacre

Police Blotter·Pennsylvania News

Three men sentenced to life for deadly North Philadelphia playground ambush Philadelphia, PA — Three men have been convicted and sentenced to life in prison for their roles in a brutal summer…

October 23, 2025

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Philly man charged with stealing and posting nude pics of victims

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HARRISBURG, PA — A Philadelphia man has been charged with dozens of offenses after allegedly accessing phones to steal and post nude photos of five victims online, the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney…

July 9, 2025

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Pennsylvania Superior Court Reinstates Third Degree Murder Charge in 2022 LGBTQ+ Bar Incident

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PHILADELPHIA, PA — In a significant legal reversal, the Pennsylvania Superior Court has reinstated a Third Degree Murder charge against Kenneth Frye, a bouncer involved in a fatal incident outside a Center…

August 4, 2024

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Two Charged in 2022 Kensington Mass Shooting Injuring Nine

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Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office announced charges against two individuals in connection with a mass shooting in Kensington in 2022. District Attorney Larry Krasner, alongside the Gun Violence Task…

January 18, 2024

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Biker Charged for Assault on Mother In Front of Her Children After Fender Bender

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office Gun Violence Task Force, in collaboration with the Philadelphia Police Department, has filed charges against 26-year-old motorcyclist Cody Heron. The charges are linked to…

October 4, 2023

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Man Who Beat and Carjacked Female Uber Driver Found Guilty

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – On Monday, Charles Young was convicted by a Philadelphia jury for assaulting and robbing a female Uber driver near LaSalle University in April 2022. Young was found guilty of…

August 30, 2023

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Man Charged for Fatal Hit and Run of Homeless Man in Kensington

Breaking News·In the News·Police Blotter

PHILADELPHIA (August 23) — District Attorney Larry Krasner and the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office Homicide and Non-Fatal Shootings Unit have announced charges against Joseph Vannauker for the hit-and-run killing of Gabriel Leon,…

August 24, 2023

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Warlocks Motorcycle Gang Member Convicted for 2017 Slaying

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – Michael DiMauro, a member of the Warlocks motorcycle gang, was convicted of the murder of David Rossillo, Jr., 33 years old, who was last seen in December 2017. The…

August 9, 2023

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Fugitive Arrested in Connection with 2022 Parkside Shooting

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – District Attorney Larry Krasner, along with the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office Homicide and Non-Fatal Shooting Unit, announced on Thursday the capture of Raymond Harcum, a fugitive implicated in the…

June 3, 2023

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Suspect convicted for SEPTA shooting murder

Breaking News

PHILADELPHIA, PA – District Attorney Larry Krasner and members of the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office Homicide and Non-Fatal Shooting Unit today announced the conviction and sentencing of Tahmir Banks for fatally shooting…

May 2, 2023

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